Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 461C.6, a holder of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property for a recreational purpose or urban deer control does not thereby:
 1. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 461C.4

  • Charge: means any consideration, the admission price or fee asked in return for invitation or permission to enter or go upon the land. See Iowa Code 461C.2
  • Holder: means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, occupant or person in control of the premises; provided, however, holder shall not mean the state of Iowa, its political subdivisions, or any public body or any agencies, departments, boards, or commissions thereof. See Iowa Code 461C.2
  • Land: includes land that is not open to the general public. See Iowa Code 461C.2
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or association. See Iowa Code 462A.2
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Recreational purpose: includes the activity of accompanying another person who is engaging in such activities. See Iowa Code 461C.2
  • Urban deer control: means deer hunting with a bow and arrow on private land in a municipality, without charge, as authorized by a municipal ordinance, for the purpose of reducing or stabilizing an urban deer population in the municipality. See Iowa Code 461C.2
  • Use: means to operate, navigate, or employ a vessel. See Iowa Code 462A.2
 2. Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom the duty of care is owed.
 3. Assume a duty of care to such person solely because the holder is guiding, directing, supervising, or participating in any recreational purpose or urban deer control undertaken by the person on the holder’s land.
 4. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such persons.
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